Buying decorative figurines online: how to find the right design object
Decorative figurines are the finishing touch to your interior. They complement typical home accessories such as candles, vases and decorative bowls and round off the look of a room. They can also be keepsakes, souvenirs from your last holiday or original gift ideas.
1. Decorative figurines to suit your interior style
As well as classic decorations made of porcelain and mouth-blown glass, which fit into almost any setting, there are also figurines that represent particular interior styles.
Modern (1): Sculptures that reflect modern style are characterised by abstract, undefined shapes. They are made from almost any material and have interesting surface textures. Manufacturers such as HAY create artistic, innovative and unexpected sculptures.
Scandi (2): Decorative figurines made of natural materials such as wood fit well into Scandi style. They have a clear design language and are often figurative, like the wooden animals by Kay Bojesen. Each of these design classics has its own grain, and the colour of the wood gives every animal figure an individual look. They bring a love of detail to a minimalist setting.
Retro chic (4): Retro chic calls for brightly painted decorative objects with simple yet clearly defined shapes. Expressive materials such as marble are also used. With their distinctive charm and colourful designs, the figures by Vitra are real eye-catchers.
Fun decorative figurines inspired by folklore come with their own wit and personality. Figurines in an eclectic or individual style, for example by Lucie Kaas or Hoptimist, are bright and colourful with a humorous design.
The material plays an important role in the look. The interplay of texture, grain, colour and feel determines the design of the figurine. Handmade design objects are also a mark of quality.
2. How to arrange decorative figurines
Combine figurines from one series or group the same object in different designs. A mix of different materials, styles or colours is particularly striking.
In a minimalist Scandi style or a black-and-white interior, the same material and a similar design language create a harmonious look.
Choosing an odd number of figurines looks particularly cohesive. And arrange different accessories in a triangle – this gives the arrangement a balanced look.
Figurines work well alongside an arrangement of vases and/or candles on a tray, chest of drawers, side table or windowsill. You can also display design objects on a shelf or sideboard.
"The size of the figurine determines whether it should stand alone or become part of an arrangement. As a general rule, the smaller the figurine, the more attention it attracts when combined with other accessories." – Viktoria, interior expert
Decorative figurines don't need a fixed spot – you can move them around whenever you like. That way, small figurines make it easy to create new arrangements.
3. Seasonal decorating: decorative figurines for Christmas or Easter
Christmas figurines or Easter decorations bring just the right atmosphere to your home. But decorative figurines aren't only made for the seasons – there are also many themed designs for all year round. Maritime figurines suit the bathroom, while animal figures find a place anywhere.
Decorative figurines also make an original gift and are ideal for personal occasions and as keepsakes. They tell stories and make you think, smile or simply feel happy.
4. Summary – how to find the right design object online
- Choose design figurines to suit your interior style. There are, for example, modern figurines, figurative objects in Scandi style, boho figurines and colourful designs for retro chic.
- The size determines whether a figurine should stand alone or become part of an arrangement
- Combine different figurines from one series or the same decorative object in different sizes, materials or colours
- Decorate with an odd number of figurines
- A harmonious arrangement is created when you arrange different accessories, such as sculptures, candles or vases, in a triangle or pyramid
- There are figurines for seasonal occasions such as Christmas or Easter. But also think of personal occasions, keepsakes or decorative figurines as an original gift
